The most important rule of thumb is that you do not determine the value of your home -- the market does.  Things such as your home's location, condition, local competition, and perhaps even lending/mortgage rates are all factors that can play a key role in determining your home's value.

Traditionally, most homes sell during the spring and summer months, however, regardless of the time of year, our approach to marketing and positioning help yield higher than average returns to our sellers and in less time. The time of year will never be the most reliable predictor of the best time to sell.

This is almost always a bad idea. Sellers think buyers won't be able to see everything, and they need to be there to point out important home features. Most buyers feel uncomfortable when the home owners are present, and this often does more harm than good. And if they cannot view a house freely and comfortably, they'll likely just move on.

You can sell your home whenever you wish, but there's a decent chance you may lose money if you buy a home and sell too quickly. Additionally, the payments you make in the early part of your loan mainly go towards your loan's interest and not the principle. If you sell early in the process, unless you have made extra principle payments, got the home at an extremely low price, or made a large down payment, you will most likely have to bring money to the closing table in order to sell.

We'll be happy to provide a detailed overview of the current real estate market, including trends in home prices, inventory levels, and the average time homes are on the market. The region and location in which your home is located, or where you're considering purchasing a home will all play a part in determining market conditions.

Closing costs typically include fees for your mortgage, title insurance, property taxes, and other expenses. We're happy to provide an estimate of these costs and help you understand which ones you can expect to be responsible for.

We'll typically recommend consulting with a mortgage broker to get pre-approved for a mortgage. This process involves a detailed financial analysis to determine the loan amount you qualify for based on your income, credit history, and debt-to-income ratio.

Absolutely! We have a network of great professionals with trusted reputations within the real estate industry. They can provide recommendations for inspectors, lenders, attorneys, and other service providers that will come in handy along the way.